Syrian Arab Republic Voice and Accountability
Voice and Accountability VA.EST
Syrian Arab Republic's voice and accountability was -1.79 in 2025, ranked 197th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's voice and accountability stood at -1.79 in 2025, a rise of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.79 by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 197th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s Voice and Accountability score registered at –1.79 in 2025, placing it 197th globally and signalling a modest improvement from its all‑time trough of –1.99 recorded in 2019, yet still lagging behind the peak of –1.40 achieved in 1996. Over the 26‑year coverage period, the index has fluctuated within a narrow band, reflecting persistent constraints on civil liberties, media freedom and public participation. Compared with peer states, Syria’s rating is slightly worse than Turkmenistan (‑1.72) and marginally better than Belarus (‑1.83), underscoring a regional pattern of limited accountability. The post‑2019 rebound suggests that incremental reforms or external diplomatic pressures may be beginning to ease the most severe restrictions, but the persistence of a negative score indicates that substantial institutional change remains necessary. Continued progress will likely depend on sustained political openness and the strengthening of independent institutions, which could gradually shift the trajectory upward.
Data & projection
| Year | Voice and Accountability | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -1.76 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.79 | +0.06 | #197 |
| 2023 | -1.85 | +0.04 | #196 |
| 2022 | -1.90 | +0.02 | #199 |
| 2021 | -1.91 | +0.02 | #199 |
| 2020 | -1.93 | +0.06 | #198 |
| 2019 | -1.99 | −0.02 | #198 |
| 2018 | -1.97 | +0.00 | #196 |
| 2017 | -1.97 | +0.02 | #195 |
| 2016 | -1.99 | −0.06 | #196 |
| 2015 | -1.92 | −0.04 | #193 |
| 2014 | -1.88 | −0.04 | #192 |
| 2013 | -1.84 | +0.01 | #196 |
| 2012 | -1.84 | −0.04 | #196 |
| 2011 | -1.81 | −0.11 | #195 |
| 2010 | -1.70 | −0.00 | #192 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw voice and accountability improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's voice and accountability was -1.79 in 2025. Ranked 197th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's voice and accountability peaked at -1.40 in 1996.
The lowest voice and accountability in Syrian Arab Republic was -1.99 in 2019.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 197th globally in voice and accountability as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is VA.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Syrian Arab Republic's voice and accountability is projected to reach -1.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The voice and accountability of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was -1.79. This ranks 197th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_voice-accountability,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Voice and Accountability},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/voice-accountability/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}